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Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Kawasaki W175

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 180
Kawasaki W175

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 180

From ₹1.22 Lakh

Full Pulsar 180 page Change

Kawasaki

W175

From ₹1.15 Lakh

Full W175 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar 180Pulsar 180 · ₹1.22 Lakh
Kawasaki W175W175 · ₹1.15 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 180: ₹1.22 Lakh W175: ₹1.15 Lakh (ahead) W175 ₹7,490 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 180: Single-channel ABS W175: Single-channel ABS
Power Pulsar 180: 16.77 bhp (ahead) W175: 13 hp Torque 15 vs 13.2 Nm
Weight Pulsar 180: 156 kg W175: 135 kg
Versions Pulsar 180: 1 W175: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar 180 for more power.

Pick the W175 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.42 Lakh
₹1.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,766 a month
₹3,548 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16.77 bhp
13 hp
Torque
15 Nm
13.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder DTS-i
Single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve
Displacement
178.61 cc
177 cc
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
65.5 mm x 52.4 mm
Compression Ratio
Not listed
9.1:1

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm
Disc, 220 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Drum
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Spoke, 17-inch front & rear
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Single Channel ABS

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm
30mm telescopic fork, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-filled shock absorbers with canister
Twin shock absorbers, preload adjustable
Wheelbase
1,340 mm
1,320 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Frame Type
Not listed
Double cradle, steel

Dimensions

Length
2,035 mm
Not listed
Width
765 mm
Not listed
Height
1,115 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
156 kg
135 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 litres
12 litres
Seat Height
Not listed
790 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital, reverse monochrome LCD, with Bluetooth
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/fuel gauge/tachometer
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Yes
Stand Alarm
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
LED, with pilot lamp
Halogen bulb
Taillight
LED
Halogen bulb
Turn Indicators
LED
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Pillion seat fitted

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh – ₹1.25 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 180₹1.22 Lakh W175 Street₹1.25 Lakh W175 ₹2,510 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 against W175 W175

CityPulsar 180W175Gap
Mumbai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.37 LakhW175 ₹8,441 less
Pune₹1.45 Lakh₹1.37 LakhW175 ₹8,441 less
New Delhi₹1.42 Lakh₹1.34 LakhW175 ₹8,216 less
Bengaluru₹1.54 Lakh₹1.45 LakhW175 ₹8,965 less
Chennai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.38 LakhW175 ₹8,516 less
Hyderabad₹1.5 Lakh₹1.42 LakhW175 ₹8,741 less
Ahmedabad₹1.39 Lakh₹1.31 LakhW175 ₹8,066 less
Kolkata₹1.44 Lakh₹1.36 LakhW175 ₹8,366 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 180 or the W175?

The W175, by ₹7,490 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 at ₹1.22 Lakh against W175 W175 at ₹1.15 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.42 Lakh against ₹1.34 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 makes 16.77 bhp and 15 Nm and the W175 W175 makes 13 hp and 13.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,766 a month for the Pulsar 180 and ₹3,548 for the W175, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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